Abhilash Shetty

Abhilash Shetty
Abhilash in 2021
Born (1993-09-03) September 3, 1993 (age 30)
Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Alma materJawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
ATNCC Shimoga
Occupations
  • Director
  • Screenwriter
  • Actor
Years active2020–present

Abhilash Shetty (born September 3, 1993) is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor.[1] [2][3] He made his directorial debut with the Kannada film Koli Taal.[4] was favourably reviewed. Koli Taal was screened at various film festivals, including the New York Indian Film Festival and Mumbai Film Festival[5][6]

Early life

Shetty was born in Shimoga, Karnataka, into a Kannada speaking Bunt family.[7] He did his schooling in a boarding school Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Shimoga. After graduating, he worked as a financial analyst for two years at Capgemini in Bengaluru, and then he quits his job to pursue his filmmaking dreams.[8]

Career

Shetty started his filmmaking career by making short films, including Crony, Vinashi, and 2 Missed Calls. He wrote, directed, and edited his debut feature film, Koli Taal, in 2021.[9][10]

Filmography

Year Film Director Writer Actor Notes
2019 2 Missed Calls Yes Yes Yes Short film
2021 Koli Taal Yes Yes Yes Debut feature film

References

  1. ^ Prutha Chakraborty (16 February 2023). "Abhilash Shetty's directorial debut is filled with nostalgia and spices — and will soon be available on an OTT platform". South First. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  2. ^ Ram Rakshith (20 May 2022). "Independent Kannada films need a push: Abhilash Shetty". Deccan Herald.
  3. ^ "Koli Taal movie review: Abhilash Shetty's debut explores a simplistic tale about village life". 26 May 2022.
  4. ^ Anusha Sundar (24 June 2021). "Koli Taal: Kannada Indie Film Set to Screen at the 18th Indian Film Festival Stuttgart Is a Replication of My Childhood Memories, Says Director Abhilash Shetty". Silver Screen India. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Abhilash Shetty's Koli Taal part of the Spotlight section at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival". 23 February 2022.
  6. ^ ಸುದ್ದಿಜಾಲ, ವಿಜಯವಾಣಿ (18 May 2021). "ನ್ಯೂಯಾರ್ಕ್ ಸಿನಿಮೋತ್ಸವಕ್ಕೆ ಕೋಳಿ ತಾಳ್; ಕುಂದಾಪ್ರ ಭಾಷಾ ಸೊಗಡಿನ ಚಿತ್ರ –".
  7. ^ "M'luru: Abhilash Shetty directed film 'Koli Taal' selected for 21st New York Indian film festival".
  8. ^ Zore, Suyog. "Every character in Koli Taal is based on people I have encountered, says director Abhilash Shetty". Cinestaan.
  9. ^ "Exclusive! Theatres, OTT platforms show no interest in festival films, says Koli Taal director Abhilash Shetty". 2 March 2022.
  10. ^ "Abhilash Shetty's Koli Taal is now streaming on Jio Cinema". OTTplay. 10 June 2023.

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